Work With Youth Employment UK

Who are Youth Employment UK?

Youth Employment UK, a non-profit organisation founded in 2012, is the leading youth organisation dedicated to tackling youth unemployment in the UK. It brings together young people, employers and policy in an innovative way that creates real impact and makes it it’s business to understand the barriers and challenges facing young people on their journey to work. That insight is used to support young people and those around them, including educators, employers, and policymakers.

Youth Employment UK is actively tackling youth unemployment by:

  1. Giving young people a voice on the youth employment issues that affect them
  2. Supporting young people with the skills and career support they need to progress
  3. Supporting employers to develop and be recognised for their youth-friendly employment practice
  4. Connecting young people to Youth Friendly Employers
  5. Providing expert insight across all youth employment policy areas

Who do Youth Employment UK work with?

Young People

For young people, Youth Employment UK provides the largest platform of free skills and career resources in the UK supporting 14–24-year-olds. The skills and careers hub contains careers inspiration, skills development, opportunities, peer-to-peer content, Youth Friendly Employers, and information for young people on a range of topics including mental health, finances, and employability support. A database of career guides helps young people decide what skills and qualifications will help them, how to build skills and experience, and how to get into the world of work.

Employers

For employers, Youth Employment UK supports them to become youth-friendly and be recognised for their good youth employment practice through Membership. Employers can hold profiles on the Youth Employment UK website which aim to bring organisations to life for young people aged 14-24 to attract a brilliant, future work force in an informative, engaging way. The content created with employers such as case studies, workbooks or opportunities inspire both those looking for work right now and those younger audiences exploring career possibilities for their futures. Youth Employment UK helps great brands build their profile and recruit from its extensive pool of talented, diverse young professionals who are at the heart of everything it does.

Teachers, Work Coaches and Providers

Youth Employment UK provide FREE ongoing support including:

  • Monthly news and information including updates from Youth Employment UK, partners, and government policy
  • Support to embed the Young Professional Programme to help young people develop their skills, knowledge, and confidence for the world of work
  • Network with peers to share insights and best practice
  • CPD opportunities
  • Free teaching resources such as lesson plans
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Young Professional Training

Young Professional Training was designed with and for young people. They can find skills support from experts and Youth Ambassadors, fantastic opportunities from Youth Friendly Employers and organisations, and they can share their voice to help shape UK policy on youth unemployment.

There are currently 2 Young Professional Training courses for young people:

  • The Preparing for your Future programme is ideal for 14–16-year-olds who are exploring their options for the future. It includes 5 courses to explore career confidence and options, studies and training, life skills, work experience, and networking.
  • The Journey to Work programme is ideal for 17+ year olds and young people closer to the world of work. It includes 8 courses to explore making goals for the future, training, work experience and volunteering, life skills and what to expect when stepping into the world of work.

Youth Employment UK provides a Work Experience programme for Key Stage 4 and 5 learners to further explore careers they may be interested in and the skills they will need for the future. It is delighted to have teamed up with McDonald’s to provide a module specific to this employer and what they are looking for in their employees.

There are also 2 new programmes specifically for apprenticeships! Young people in apprenticeships or people considering apprenticeships can explore more about their future with this career path.

Policy and Research

Youth Employment UK is the secretariat for the APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group) for Youth Employment. The APPG promotes youth employment in all its forms and the role of young people within the economy to ensure young people’s voices are heard and to highlight the need for quality opportunities. It leads meetings and inquiries that cover a range of youth employment topics such as the impact of defunding vocational qualifications and employer support. The Youth Employment UK website also includes reports on events throughout the year that have an effect on youth employment such as the impact of government budgets, minimum and living wage rates and disability in the workplace.

The Youth Voice Census

The Youth Voice Census exists to share the views and experiences of young people aged 14 – 24 across the UK. Youth Employment UK asks young people to open up about their experiences in education, employment, when looking for work, and where they live. In this most recent year we have asked what the impact of COVID-19 has been for them; in 2021 over 3,400 young people shared their voice. This report allows Youth Employment UK to take stock of where young people are, what is working for them, what isn’t working, what they might have missed out on and what they want to see more of.

Read the Youth Voice Census reports

Discover Youth Friendly Employers

NCFE Vocational Qualifications Young people get amazing perks when they work for the NCFE, with apprenticeships and more. The training is great, too. EXPLORE Environment Agency Careers Our work helps to protect and improve the environment to make it a better place for people and wildlife. Join us! EXPLORE The British Library Work experience, internships and apprenticeships with The British Library open up a WORLD of possibilities. EXPLORE Prezzo Restaurant Careers Prezzo offers so many early careers, from cooking great food and giving great customer service to managing like a boss! EXPLORE Martin Brower Careers Break into business, admin and supply careers with Martin Brower. Don't settle for the status quo. EXPLORE Coca-Cola EuroPacific Want to work for one of the most well-known brands in the world? They work hard to develop their young people! EXPLORE Haven Joining Haven is more than just a job. Our early careers are a breath of fresh air! EXPLORE Essex Youth Service Aged 13-25 and live in Essex? Get involved in fun activities, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and online Plan B Traineeships. EXPLORE Pret Apprenticeships & Careers When you apply for a Pret Apprenticeship or junior role, you’ll belong to a community of achievers. Get support on your own unique career journey! EXPLORE Coach Core Apprenticeships See how Coach Core Apprenticeships get you into sport careers EXPLORE Historic England Discover early careers in heritage for all backgrounds, skills and interests. EXPLORE VHR Technical Recruitment The VHR talent academy can help you get into a successful technical recruitment career - with NO experience! EXPLORE ABP Foods Apprenticeships, graduate schemes and an AMAZING early careers academy in the world of sustainable food EXPLORE Careers in Eyecare From healthcare lab to high street fashion - you don't need a degree to open your eyes to eyecare careers EXPLORE Royal Air Force There’s nothing like a career in the RAF, it’s not just a job but a way of living. EXPLORE Catch22 Youth Services Want to overcome barriers in life, whatever your background? Want employers to give you a chance? We can help. EXPLORE Aspiration Training Traineeships & Apprenticeships in childcare, dental nursing, teaching, health/social care, and business admin EXPLORE Surrey County Council Careers Thinking about rewarding apprenticeships and early careers in a diverse environment? Fire up your career with SCC! EXPLORE Careers in Racing Horse racing is a great career choice! British Racing is the 2nd largest spectator sport after football. EXPLORE Generation: Free Skills Training Get FREE skills and careers training today! Generation gives you skills and connects you with employers to find a job fast. EXPLORE Get Into Teaching You can get a teaching degree for FREE with apprenticeships! EXPLORE IHG Early Careers Discover how you can grow your career in hospitality! EXPLORE Working in local government Local government touches everyone's lives every day EXPLORE McDonald's Early Careers You probably knew you can get McDonald's Apprenticeships. Did you know you can also study for a FREE Management Degree? EXPLORE Severn Trent Careers Discover opportunities for apprentices, graduates and undergraduates in the office and beyond! EXPLORE
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Email us at info@youthemployment.org.uk or call 01536 513388.

Early careers strategy support

Youth Employment UK Membership is a strategic step for organisations of all sizes who want support and recognition for their commitment to creating quality early career opportunities in line with Good Youth Employment Standards.

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As experts on youth employment and co-founders of the Youth Employment Group, we are ideally placed to understand the complex landscape facing young people, employers and policy makers.